Finding the Third Proportional to 173,207 and 259,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,207 and 259,811 is: 389,717.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,207 : 259,811 = 259,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,207/259,811 = 259,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,207x = 259,811 × 259,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,207x = 67,501,755,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,501,755,721/173,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,717.25
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